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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, about 11% of that year's total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 73,000. No related recalls are listed in this data for the electrical system category.

Electrical System complaints
27
11% of 254
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
73,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the ABS module leaking internally and causing an electrical short, in one case linked to a fire while the vehicle was parked.
  • Blind spot detection sensors report intermittently shutting off while driving, including on the highway, sometimes followed by an error message.
  • Headlights report failing while driving, with some owners describing repeated dealer visits and parts replaced multiple times without a permanent fix.
  • Owners describe the alternator failing repeatedly, in one case reported as the fourth replacement, along with a blown fuse and dead battery.
  • The smart liftgate is reported to close on its own intermittently when the feature is activated and deactivated.
  • Some owners report the sunroof screen failing to close, leaving the glass without its intended cover.

When 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2016, latest Dec 21, 2024.

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2016Aug 2017Jul 2020Mar 2021Sep 2021Mar 2023Sep 2023Jun 2024
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Dec 2024; peak Aug 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Santa Fe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200514 (6%)
  2. 200618 (17%)
  3. 2007137 (20%)
  4. 200882 (15%)
  5. 200957 (16%)
  6. 201032 (12%)
  7. 201137 (20%)
  8. 201253 (15%)
  9. 201367 (11%)
  10. 201458 (12%)
  11. 201527 (11%)
  12. 201613 (6%)
  13. 201768 (7%)
  14. 201811 (10%)
  15. 201927 (14%)
  16. 202027 (13%)
  17. 202131 (19%)
  18. 202231 (16%)
  19. 202339 (19%)
  20. 202431 (21%)
  21. 202528 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system complaints on the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe?
NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Santa Fe, which is about 11% of the 254 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Santa Fe's electrical system?
This data shows no related recalls listed for the electrical system category on the 2015 Santa Fe.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported electrical system complaints is 73,000 miles.
What electrical parts fail most often according to owners?
Owners most often describe issues with the ABS module, blind spot detection sensors, headlights, and the alternator.
Did any 2015 Santa Fe electrical complaints involve fires?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fire reports and 1 crash associated with complaints filed in this area for the 2015 Santa Fe.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.